Time-Limited Broker Quoting Promotions

Two Cigna + Oscar broker promotions launching this week make it easier for you to leverage the advantages of Cigna + Oscar's California Small Group plans. 

1) Quote to Case Promotion*
Get a $20 Amazon gift card when you run a California quote for a group with at least 4 employees between March 29, 2021 and April 9, 2021.

2) Meet to UberEats Promotion*
Through April 9, 2021, invite a member of the Cigna + Oscar team to your virtual finalist meetings and get a $25 UberEats gift card!

With rates comparable to Kaiser, and networks that include UCSF, Stanford, and Sutter, Cigna + Oscar brings together the power of Cigna’s nationwide and local provider networks, and Oscar's member-focused tech-driven experience, to deliver small group health insurance that understands the unique needs of California small businesses and their employees.

*Conditions apply.

Contact your sales team or quote@claremontcompanies.com to get a quote and qualify for the promotions.

Cigna + Oscar 2021 Broker Sales Bonus Program

New Broker Bonus Program
Starting April 1, earn a $350 bonus for every Cigna + Oscar group with 4 or more enrolled employees with effective dates from April 1, 2021 to December 15, 2021. Learn more.

Cigna + Oscar Q2 Rates and California Expansion

Q2-2021 Rates
The Cigna + Oscar small group competitive rates are now available to quote. See how their rates stack up against competitors and get the 2021 Plan Grid and Q2-2021 Rate Sheet.

California Expansion

• Cigna LocalPlus® network in Northern California has been expanded! With 63 hospitals and 23,000+ primary care providers and specialists. Most hospital facilities in Cigna’s Open Access Plus network are also included in the LocalPlus® network.
• Your clients will also now have access to Cigna + Oscar's new, robust network of hospitals in Southern California.
• Effective April 1, 2021, service areas for groups (1-100 employees) will include rating areas 2-8, 12, and 14-19.

Get the details.

Pet Insurance Discount Program

Help your clients add value to their benefits program by offering employees coverage for their furry family members.

Keeping pets healthy and happy is a top priority. But even one unexpected trip to the vet can wreak havoc on an employee’s personal finances. And when a pet is ill or injured it can be stressful and distracting.

With MetLife Pet Insurance coverage for dogs and cats, pet parents get reimbursed for covered unexpected expenses, so they can take care of their pet and their own financial well-being, and stay focused and productive at work.

Features Include:

• Flexible products with straightforward pricing and options, customizable limits, and deductible savings.
• Quick 3-step enrollment and hassle-free claims experience.
• MetLife works directly with participants.
• 5% discount for employers (51-199 employees), that have a MetLife group life, dental, vision, liability, or legal plans product.

Pet insurance is automatically added to new business and at the anniversary or renewal to clients (51-99 employees) with MetLife core coverage starting with March 1, 2021 business.

Learn more about this exciting value-add discount program.

Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Resources for Employees and Their Families

Carriers recognize the strain that COVID-19 is placing on employees and their families. Many are expanding access to emotional, behavioral and mental health services — and in some cases waiving costs.

Download our Carrier Resource Guide to stay up-to-date and advise your employer groups on the latest carrier services and benefits available to employees, such as:

• Emotional Support Hotlines
• Behavioral Health Services and Benefits
• Mental Health and Wellness Phone Apps
• EAP Support
• And More

Get our time-saving Carrier Resource Guide to easily advise your clients.

The 2021 State of HR Report

According to the 2021 State of HR Survey, conducted by ThinkHR from October 12, 2020, to November 9, 2020, responses from 2,200 professionals revealed small-to-medium employers were still dedicated to the health and well-being of employees, even after a tumultuous year with countless human resource and compliance challenges.

ThinkHR's 2021 State of HR Report dives into employers' challenges with understanding and complying with laws and regulations that hindered their ability to focus on their employees, in addition to their need for help with complex issues and administrative burdens.

Key Insights Include:

• Most employers added or expanded their benefits in 2020 (59%).
• EAPs, mental wellness support, and extra paid time off were popular additions to employer’s benefits offerings.
• The top reason for offering benefits was to support employees.
• Employee wellbeing was the highest priority for HR departments as a result of the pandemic.  

To gain more insights into what small-to-medium businesses are thinking, download the report.

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As always, we'll keep you informed about healthcare issues and news affecting you and your clients. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you succeed.

Questions?
Contact your Claremont team at 800.696.4543 or info@claremontcompanies.com.